3020e vs Xeon E5-2658

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2658
2012
8 cores / 16 threads, 95 Watt
3.97
+150%

Xeon E5-2658 outperforms 3020e by a whopping 150% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2658 and 3020e processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14522115
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.39no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD Raven Ridge (Ryzen 2000 APU)
Power efficiency3.8124.16
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge-EP (2012)Dali (Zen) (2020)
Release date6 March 2012 (12 years ago)4 August 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,462no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2658 and 3020e basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads162
Base clock speed2.1 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz2.6 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache20480 KB (shared)4 MB
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size435 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors2,270 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2658 and 3020e compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration2no data
Socket2011FT5
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2658 and 3020e. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SME
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2658 and 3020e technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2658 and 3020e. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon RX Vega 3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2658 and 3020e.

PCIe version3.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Xeon E5-2658 3.97
+150%
3020e 1.59

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Xeon E5-2658 6073
+149%
3020e 2439

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.97 1.59
Recency 6 March 2012 4 August 2020
Physical cores 8 2
Threads 16 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 6 Watt

Xeon E5-2658 has a 149.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

3020e, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 8 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 1483.3% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5-2658 is our recommended choice as it beats the 3020e in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2658 is a server/workstation processor while 3020e is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2658 and 3020e, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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